India has been selected to the United Nations highest statistical body for a four year term beginning on 1 January, 2024, External Affairs Minister S.Jaishankar said tweeted.
He congratulated the team for coming out so strongly in a competitive election. India secured 46 out of 53 votes leaving rivals Korea(23), China(19) and UAE(15) far behind. He also stated that India's expertise in the field of statistics, diversity and demography has earned it a seat on the UN Statistical Commission.
The United Nations Statistical Commission, established in 1947, is the highest body of the global statistical system bringing together the chief statisticians field member state around the world.
Report by Manmeet Saini
Graphics by Kunal Sharma
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